Part 59: August 23 Part 2 - August 26: VIII. Justice

-Signs of Love: Reincarnation-



> According to her, there's a huge pile of homework. The objective of Nanako's homework is to tighten the bond between family members by doing homework together...It's too much for Nanako to finish all by herself. Should you help Nanako with her homework for the next few nights?
What kind of asshole question is that!?

Really!? Thank you, big bro! Umm...Then I'll start working on spelling practice.

> Nanako is doing her best to practice her spelling. She seems to be doing well...But you decided to double-check her work anyway. After Nanako finished her spelling, you put her to bed and returned to your room.





> Seeing Nanako's homework last night got you thinking. You remember that you had homework as well...However, it would only take you a few days to do it. But, you promised Nanako that you would help her with her homework every night. Maybe you can do your homework during the daytime. You can start on your homework today...
Or you can skip that junk and just do like you've been doing. I mean, homework? In the summer? Totes BS, am I right? Sanzo can do his homework on the way to school like I always did.

-Like A Dream Come True-

> Tatsuhime Shrine...Yukiko seems embarrassed for some reason...


Do you remember Kasai-san, the waitress? She seems to have told everyone about you. Now, they're saying I sh-should bring you home...Adults are so quick to poke fun at me...It's such a hassle, isn't it? B-But of course my family runs an inn, so guests come by all the time...Maybe next time, you can just come in...
Middle-aged man: Oh, Yuki-chan!


Deputy mayor: The people at the inn seemed very busy. Is something going on?
Huh...?
Oh no! Today was the interview for the travel show!
Deputy mayor: On TV? That's great! You'll try and make Inaba look inviting, won't you?


You're going to be on TV?
No, I won't. We requested that no employees will be filmed or shown. It seems like a serious travel show, so everyone's eager to help. But they need me to help clean, so I have to go now.

> Yukiko looks apologetic...

Goodb--
Kasai: There you are, Yuki-chan!


Kasai: That TV crew came, but don't go to the inn! It was a trick! It's those people from that "news of the weird" show! And I think they're looking for you! So stay put, you got that?
Huh...O-Okay, but...
Man's voice: There you are.

-Who's There?-


C-Cursed inn...?
Shady reporter: We know all about that murder case. Mayumi Yamano stayed at your place, right? And you guys've been hurting what with the drop in visitors, huh? So I came up with a great idea! "The High-School Manager's Embarrassing Struggle: Renovating the Cursed Inn!" How's that grab you? The customers will be pouring in, I tell ya.
I don't understand what you...
Shady reporter: I want you to be the star. When we introduce the hot springs, let us film a little bathing scene, eh? "The Modest Manager's Steamy Service!" Our ratings will be through the roof!
Young man: That sounds like a great idea!
Kasai: Listen, you...
Anyway, please leave. We are not interested in your coverage.
Shady reporter: You're refusing? *sigh* Look, kid...You don't know the power of television, do you? Well, I can't blame you, living in the countryside. We're trying to help you out here. I mean, do you WANT the patrons to dry up? If you're gonna be the next manager, I'm trusting you to make the right decision here.
I...won't be...the next manager.
Shady reporter: Oh, really? Hmmm...That so? Well, you just say the word, and I can hook you up with a better gig than running this dump of an inn. You could call yourself the "Former High-School Innkeeper"...Heheheh, I'm already liking the sound of that! Why don't you hear me out?
Kasai: How dare you say that to Yuki-chan...!
...It's okay. Let him say what he wants. He'll go home once he gets it all out.
Shady reporter: What the shit...? You say your inn has been going for generations, but all that means is, it's crappy and run-down. Tradition is so last year. You'd be better off if you did close up shop. I've seen the stuff you serve...Small portions, decent service, nothing that stands out. If you want customers, you can't just do the same old, same old. You guys don't get that, and that's why you suck. Your waitresses don't even give you any extra service unless you tip 'em, huh? Heyyyy...I know! Why don't you make all the waitresses young girls, and have 'em do all-day menus? Y'know, spread the futon out, then go straight in! But anyways, I was saying...Let's give your place a little TV-style publicity. Use your head, will ya?
Kasai: ......
...the hell up. Don't say another word about our inn! Who'd take your stupid ideas seriously!? From now on, we refuse ANY coverage from your station!
Shady reporter: You...bitch! If that's how you wanna play it, I'll plaster those words all over prime time! See how that feels!
Go ahead, by all means. And we'll respond with an official complaint to your sponsors.
Young man: Th-This isn't sounding good, sir.
Shady reporter: ...Tch!


Kasai: ...Haha.

-Like A Dream Come True-

Hahaha...
Kasai: Oh, I should contact the inn. I'll see you later!


W-Was I scary?
You should've said more.
M-More? I see...so I could have gone even further...

> Yukiko is laughing with relief...

...There was a time not long ago when I thought, "It'd be better off if it closed," but it's like my home...It's where everyone in my world is...
I can't let it close...

> It seems Yukiko is starting to face her true feelings...




Hey...Can you stay here just a little longer...? My heart's still racing...Please...

> You stayed with Yukiko for a while and walked her to the inn.

-Signs of Love: Reincarnation-


Oh, I know one! It's, um..."A rolling stone gathers no moss." Dad always tells me that one.
Doorbell: *BING BONG*
Who can that be?

> Yosuke and Teddie came by.


Helping out with Nanako's homework gives you a ton of points in Justice and eventually, points in all of the team's links as well. I mention this in case anyone actually needs some sort of payoff to help her. You monsters.
...Oh, are you doing your summer homework? I feel sorry for you.
Alright! I'll help you, Nana-chan! Um...Proverbs...Ooh...Uh...Oh, I have one. "Cogito ergo sum!"
Where did you pick that up...? "Don't cast pearls before swine" is more like something you'd say.

> Yosuke and Teddie helped Nanako finish her homework. After putting Nanako to bed and saying goodbye to Yosuke and Teddie, you went to your room.



> Summer break will be over soon. There's some homework left...What's there to do today?


Attendant: The customers all seem to have stopped talking about it, like all of a sudden. Is it all over now...? Be nice if it was.







Ain't no thang.

-Signs of Love: Reincarnation-


Hmm...
Doorbell: *BING BONG*
Is someone here today too?

> Chie and Yukiko came by.


You're writing an essay? Have you decided on a topic, Nanako-chan?
Not yet? Hmm, let's see...How about the time when we went to the summer festival together?
That's right! The ikayaki was sooo good, and I had so much fun!

> Nanako begins writing her essay...Chie and Yukiko helped Nanako with her essay. After putting Nanako to bed and saying goodbye to Chie and Yukiko, you went to your room.




Do you mind hanging out with me today? Great! See you soon!

> You decided to tag along with Chie's training.

-Like A Dream Come True-

> Samegawa riverbank...You decided to train with Chie.


How does someone kick that hard...? Just practice?


Oh, hey Takeshi...
W-Were you robbed again?
Takeshi: No...I took off right after that, right? So I thought I'd apologize...
...Why don't you be a man and admit you ran away?
Takeshi: Wh-What...? Were you this anal before? Tch, if you lose that sunny attitude, you won't have anything left.
...Shut up!
Takeshi: Speaking of which...What's up with Yukiko-san? I saw her with you the other day. She seemed weirdly cheerful...She had this funky laugh, y'know...?
That funky laugh...That's how she really is.
Takeshi: Oh, you've rubbed off on her, huh? I can't believe it. That's not Yukiko-san...She was better gloomy...
...Look. If you get into trouble again, I'll step in and help.
Takeshi: ...Huh? Oh, uh...Thanks...
So why don't you shut your mouth about Yukiko!? You don't know anything about her! She's a good person, got it!?
Takeshi: Wh-What the hell?

-Traumerei-


Way back, I saw Yukiko sitting by the road, holding a dog. I asked her what's up and she said she ran away from home...She'd picked up the dog, but her parents told her she couldn't have a pet, and that she'd have to get rid of it. She looked like she was dead or something...I tried everything I could think of to make her laugh. And that's how we became friends...
From that moment on...I told myself I'd protect Yukiko...
But...Somewhere along the way, I messed up, and that Shadow popped out...After that, I thought I'd try to focus on what's good about me. I swore to quit being nothing but the girl Yukiko can rely on...
So...I just tried my best. At finding the culprit and stuff...just generally being more reliable...That's all. I feel like I missed the point...
It's hard to face yourself.
Is it like that for you, too?
Are you trying to cheer me up?

> Chie is smiling happily.

I wonder if there's anyone out there...who can say, "This is what makes me worthwhile!"
I guess everyone's looking for it...

> Chie was able to take a step forward and face herself.




Chie and Yosuke's Rank 8 skills both seem a little...late. Maybe they're more useful when the XP gain hasn't been ludicrously accelerated.
Oh yeah...That dog Yukiko picked up? It's gotten really fat at my place. Come by and see it sometime! It smells, but it's cute!
...Maybe I'll walk it over to your house.

> You talked with Chie about various things while going home.

-Signs of Love: Reincarnation-


I already finished reading the book, so I just need to write about it. A king goes deep into the forest, and...

> Nanako puts a lot of effort into her book report.

He was all alone...so he wasn't angry or sad...The king said he was happy...But I feel sad for him...Um, big bro? Do you feel happy when you're alone?
It depends.
I see...Maybe I should write about you, too...

> After Nanako finished her report, you put her to bed and returned to your room.